Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Position Title : Source Orthopedic Athletic Training Resident
Department / Program : Sports Medicine- Multiple Settings, Residency-Orthopedics
Reports To : Program Director, Manager- Sports Medicine
EFFECTIVE DATE : June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026
SUMMARY : The Source Athletic Training Residency is a 12-month educational program that begins in June of 2025 and concludes in May of 2025. This position is non-renewable. The mission of the Source Orthopedic Residency is to provide advanced practice opportunities to athletic trainers through inter-professional collaboration, comprehensive educational programming, and ingenuity. We aim to utilize community-based support to develop advanced clinicians while being stewards of the profession and giving back to the community.
When applying, please upload the following : ?
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts from the highest degree earned.
- Letters of Recommendation (2-3, no more than 3)
- Instead of a cover letter, please answer the following prompt :
- The mission of the Source Residency Program is to provide advanced practice opportunities to athletic trainers through interprofessional collaboration, comprehensive educational programming, and ingenuity. As a resident of this program, please explain how you intend to use your orthopedic specialty to improve community-based healthcare as well as the standard of care in the athletic training profession.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM GOALS AND OUTCOMES :
GOAL 1 : The Athletic Training Resident will serve as a leader within the athletic training profession.OUTCOME 1 : The Athletic Training Resident demonstrates gold standard care by facilitating patient care according to best practices set forth by the profession.OUTCOME 2 : The Athletic Training Resident reflects upon clinical and professional areas in which to improve and executes measures to better serve their community and their patients.OUTCOME 3 : The Athletic Training Resident demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice through consistent retrieval and implementation of scholarly sources to improve upon patient outcomes, community needs, and systematic policies.GOAL 2 : The Athletic Training Resident will embody the essence of cultural competency to improve healthcare systems and community-based wellness.OUTCOME 4 : The Athletic Training Resident will perform community needs assessments to improve upon policies and procedures, advocates for cost effective healthcare strategies, and ensure the health and wellness of patients.OUTCOME 5 : The Athletic Training Resident will identify the social determinants of health that impact their patient population and integrates practices to help serve the patient’s individual needs.GOAL 3 : The Athletic Training Resident will be recognized as an expert within orthopedic care.OUTCOME 6 : The Athletic Training Resident demonstrates sufficient clinical knowledge to efficiently evaluate and manage complex orthopedic conditions.OUTCOME 7 : The Athletic Training Resident effectively utilizes technology to document, manage, and facilitate communication regarding patient care.OUTCOME 8 : The Athletic Training Resident demonstrates proficiency in the referral for and analysis of diagnostic testing and procedures.GOAL 4 : The Athletic Training Resident is recognized as a leader and active contributor within the healthcare team.OUTCOME 9 : The Athletic Training Resident facilitates exemplary communication amongst members of the healthcare team and involved parties to ensure optimal patient outcomes.OUTCOME 10 : The Athletic Training Resident is recognized as an essential member of the healthcare team and exhibits integrity and ethical behavior in all professional interactions.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Education :
Attends and actively participates in all didactic learning sessions, including but not limited to those set forth by the Residency Core Faculty, Northside Hospital, and SFM Education Committee.Completes didactic curriculum assignments in a timely and proficient manner.Completes orthopedic surgical rotation in order to prepare residents to complete and pass their BOC Orthopedic Specialty Exam.Completes clinical education assignments in a timely and proficient manner, as outlined by program faculty.Clinical Competence :
Leads and assists with the daily operations within the athletic training department of the clinical site.Understands medical diagnoses and treatment interventions.Follows established rehabilitation protocols based on a diagnosis.Operates within Source Written Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.Delivers competent, age-appropriate patient care, integrating infection control and body substance precautions, patient safety, body mechanics, and knowledge of growth and development.Evaluates all athletes, coaches, school staff, or teachers requesting to see the Athletic Trainer or physician.Documentation :
Maintains high-quality and thorough documentation to protect patients' safety.Ensures high quality of care.Performs complete and accurate medical recordkeeping.Ensures the patients get the proper care in a timely manner.Communication :
Effectively communicates healthcare structure across stakeholders at the worksite, including Athletic Directors, Coaches, Parents, Student-Athletes, and Healthcare Providers.Communicates with Source residency program director and faculty regularly regarding operations at the clinical site.Communicates with other allied health professionals to ensure high-level interdisciplinary collaboration.Structured Healthcare :
Maintains an environment and structure equally available to the entire population is regularly scheduled.Maintains and periodically updates an Emergency Action Plan at your school / site for each venue.Works contracted time allotments.Maintains attendance at all scheduled varsity and sub-varsity events at their primary clinical site.Checks-in with primary clinical site daily to assess needs of teams.Identifies yourself as a certified AT with visiting teams.Provides support to SFM Outreach Department based on needs as assigned by management and Program Director.Budgeting and Inventory :
Maintains budgeting funds for sports medicine services on campus.Maintains inventory for sports medicine.Allocates funds according to company policy and procedures.Additional Duties :
Assists in and follows the directives of the concussion management program as medical personnel dictates and outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.Provides functional body and movement screenings.Develops and administers a student athletic training program as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.Follows guidelines laid out within the Policy and Procedure Manual.Follows guidelines laid out within the Source Residency Policy and Procedure Manual.Upholds the ACGME Core Competencies within clinical practice.Upholds SFM Core values within their clinical practice.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
No supervisory responsibilities are assigned to this position.SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES :
Practices proper safety techniques by Source and school / county policies and procedures.Travels for per-diem coverage needs and transportation of supplies, marketing materials, and other essential items are deemed by the Source Fitness Management Residency Administration.Attends mandatory staff meetings, system-wide training, parent and booster club meetings, and other necessary events or functions by Source Fitness Management Residency Administration.Performs other related duties as assigned by SFM management and residency program director, including but not limited to supporting customers' needs outside of the secondary school setting.Requirements :
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS :
Master's Degree (MA / MS) or equivalent, OR minimum two to four years of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Certificates, Licenses, and registrations required :Maintains current licensure and certification by the state of Georgia the Board of Certification (BOC).Preferred member of the National Athletic Trainer's Association, Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association, and Georgia Athletic Trainer's Association.BLS certification required .Valid state driver's license and proof of insurance.Proof of professional liability insuranceComputer skills required : Electronic Medical Record Software; Concussion Management Systems; Human Resource Systems; Inventory Software; and Microsoft Office Suite.A satisfactory driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation.Good mental and physical health.Demonstrates clinical competence in the provision of effective service delivery appropriate to the patient's specific needs and diagnosis.Demonstrates commitment to continuous professional growth and improvement through continuing education opportunities.Demonstrates competence as described in the Source Fitness Management Employee Manual and Policy and Procedures Manual.COMPETENCIES :
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Response to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Continually required to stand.Continually required to walk.Frequently required to sit.Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.Continually required to talk or hear.Frequently exposed to wet and humid conditions (non-weather).Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.Frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather).Continually exposed to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials.While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.This job's specific vision abilities include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
